Stage 4 · A2+ / B1
leur or leurs?
leur or leurs?: progressive explanation, topic-specific examples, guided exercises and a corrected assessment.
1. Objective
By the end, you will recognise and use “leur or leurs?” correctly.
2. Discover
Compare: je leur parle; leur maison; leurs enfants; je leur écris. Which clue helps you recognise leur ou leurs ??
3. Understand
To understand “leur or leurs?”, start from the examples rather than an abstract definition. Say the whole sentence, then identify the word’s function: the sound may be the same, but the role is not.
For homophones, do not rely on sound. Use a substitution test or identify the word’s function before writing.
4. Guided practice
5. Independent practice
6. Write / speak
Use “leur or leurs?” in a short message you could realistically send today.
7. Check your learning
8. Remember
For leur ou leurs ?, identify the context first, then the form carrying the useful information. Always check your answer in a complete sentence.
9. Now I can…
- I can recognise “leur or leurs?” in a new example.
- I can justify my choice and create an example.
